Published in 2020
Scientific opinion on welfare of rabbits, comparing six rearing systems: conventional cages, structurally enriched cages, raised hutches, floor hutches, outdoor/partial outdoor rearing and organic rearing.
Document Types: Opinions
Animal categories: Mammals
Keywords: Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Enrichment, Environment, Housing, Living environment, Livestock farming system
Published in 2008
This book explains observation, the sensory world of horses, their round-the-clock activities, the ways they can communicate, their social structures and the constraints imposed by domestication and temperament. It teaches the reader how horses are broken in and how to observe them. It is intended for everyone wanting to increase their knowledge of horses.
Document Types: Technical work
Animal categories: Equines
Keywords: Learning, training, Enrichment, Housing, Living environment, Human-animal relationships
Published in 2006
Welfare problems encountered on broiler farms - Literature review
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Poultry
Keywords: Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Adaptation of the environment to the animal, Pain, Enrichment, Housing, Living environment, Stress, Livestock farming system
Published in 2017
Whether you are a rider, breeder, teacher or horse owner, you will find everything on horse welfare in this "go-to" text from the French Horse and Riding Institute. Nowadays, there is a real awareness of welfare issues for animals, and the horse is no exception to this. What is currently considered to be good or bad practice? What scientific evidence is there? What might future developments look like and what are the regulations? In order to answer these questions, this book offers the reader information that is informed by science and presented in a form that can be understood and used by both professionals and amateurs. With a context-setting preface and introduction written by Axel Kahn and Sylvie Brunel, the wealth of bibliographical research carried out by Christine Briant and her team makes it possible to grasp the concept of equine welfare (including that of donkeys and ponies), and to apply it to feeding, housing, health and behaviour.
Document Types: Scientific work
Animal categories: Equines
Keywords: Animal-based measurements, Anxiety, Learning, Training, Livestock buildings, Pain, Enrichment, Welfare indicators, Housing, Restraint equipment, Memory, Living environment, Fear, Cognitive processes, Human-animal relationships, Stress, Livestock farming system, Transport, Vocalisation
Published in 2019
To improve understanding of the needs and expectations of pets and awareness of their emotions, encourage the veterinary profession to engage as stakeholders in this societal issue, and to produce a consultative document for practitioners.
Document Types: Technical work
Animal categories: Canines, Felines, Exotic pets
Keywords: Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Adaptation of the environment to the animal, Animal-based measurements, Anxiety, Consciousness, Pain, Societal issues, Enrichment, Welfare indicators, Fear, Cognitive processes, Stress, Vocalisation
Published in 2019
Now that animal welfarek trimming has been called into question in the European Union, farmers must plan for a shift in the medium term to egg production from untrimmed hens. This guide sets out the different actions that can be carried out as part of a whole-animal approach to farming in order to limit the risk of severe pecking in pullets and laying hens.
Document Types: Good practice guide
Animal categories: Poultry
Keywords: Adaptation of the environment to the animal, Enrichment
Published in 2005
Preview: “In this Opinion, based on the scientific data as well as the experience of the Working Group’s Report we draw some conclusions and make recommendations as well as giving pointers for future research. Overall there is a serious lack of information and scientific studies on the farming of this species compared with other farmed species, particularly on welfare. While there are few data on the types of rabbit farming systems it can be generally considered to be intensive with rabbits being reared in cages rather than being kept in large areas equivalent to a free-range style as with some other farmed species. The Panel recommends that such data be collected.”
Document Types: Opinions
Keywords: Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Adaptation of the environment to the animal, Animal-based measurements, Livestock buildings, Enrichment, Welfare indicators, Housing, Livestock farming system
Published in 2000
Report on the welfare of broiler chickens, with particular reference to genetics, space allowances and health problems encountered in production (particularly in fast-growing strains)
Document Types: Opinions
Animal categories: Poultry
Keywords: Animal-based measurements, Enrichment, Housing, Living environment, Stress, Pain, Enrichment, Living environment
Published in 2017
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Canines, Felines
Keywords: Enrichment, Human-animal relationships
Published in 2018
The document contains 16 practical fact sheets to help producers to master tail cutting techniques that reduce the pain experienced by the piglet and to carry out actions to mitigate the risk factors for tail biting, or prevent them arising
Document Types: Technical review
Animal categories: Porcines
Keywords: Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Adaptation of the environment to the animal, Animal-based measurements, Anxiety, Pain, Enrichment, Welfare indicators, Housing, Memory, Mutilation, Neurogenesis, Fear, Cognitive processes, Resilience
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